The top USA wind sector skills in 2025 and beyond

If you’re looking at the market for wind energy jobs in 2025 or beyond, you might be wondering what the scope of your options is. This article is here to make the landscape for jobs on wind farms simple.

TRS Staffing Solutions (TRS) recruits for many different roles in the wind industry, including:

• Wind field technician
• Wind turbine technician
• Engineering roles
• Electrician/Mechanical roles
• Various other wind related roles

Not only are the kinds of roles varied, but so are the locations they are offered in. From Arizona to Louisiana to Texas , TRS truly is a national service with opportunities across the country, and we have our finger on the pulse of renewable recruitment trends.

If you’ve been asking yourself, “What skills do you need to work on wind turbines?” or “What experience do you need to be a wind technician?”, read on.

In this article, we’ll highlight the most sought-after skills in the wind industry in 2025. Whether you’re a senior professional looking for a top-tier position or someone aiming to transition into wind energy from another sector, we can help you hone your career for a successful future in wind energy.

Top 5 skills for a job in wind energy

1. Technical and engineering proficiency

Whether you’re specialised in electrical, mechanical, or civil disciplines, having a solid foundational knowledge of engineering is essential when it comes to wind energy jobs.

This might look like knowledge of wind turbine design, installation, operation, and maintenance, all of which are especially in demand in 2025 and beyond.

Familiarity with power systems, SCADA systems, and grid integration is another set of job-ready skills that will help you stand out from the crowd.

2. Data analysis and digital skills

Having the know-how to optimize your performance as an employee at a wind farm is key. One skill set that will get you there? Proficiency in data analytics, AI, and predictive maintenance tools.

Many wind farm roles now look for someone with experience with GIS, remote sensing, and digital twin technologies. You may also need to have a comprehension of basic programing or data handling tools.

3. Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance

When it comes to energy, the issue of compliance is particularly complex. Having knowledge of health and safety regulations, particularly for offshore and high-altitude work, is a huge asset for professionals in the wind energy field.

If you’re looking to grow your compliance knowledge base, you could investigate training in risk assessment, compliance auditing, and emergency response planning.

More and more wind energy businesses are looking for employees to hold a certification from GWO (Global Wind Organisation) safety training, which is another potential requirement to keep in mind when looking for your next wind energy job.

4. Project management

Professionals with project management skills certainly position themselves at the head of the pack when it comes to wind energy jobs in 2025. 

Those looking to enhance their project management skills could undertake training in budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder management, and procurement.

Familiarity with tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or Agile/Scrum methodologies is another big plus in the eyes of potential employers.

5. Sustainability policy literacy

Do you have a strong understanding of renewable energy policy, environmental impact assessments, and sustainability frameworks? If you do, then you’re someone in a prime position to secure a job in a wind power plant or offshore wind turbine project in 2025.

If you are interested in a job in a wind power plant, having strong skills in report writing, communicating environmental benefits, navigating regulatory frameworks, and supporting community engagement is valuable.

Find wind energy jobs at TRS

Whether your expertise lies in engineering or electronics, a spirit of continuous learning and development is what will keep your career holding fast in this ever-changing industry.

TRS’s expertise spans all corners of the renewable energy industry, and there are opportunities abound for those of you ready to grow your career in wind energy.

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